SustainableCities Challenge: Finalists Showcase Solutions

🚴🌱 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: CIMNE presents a cross-domain approach to help cities maximise the impact of urban interventions. Learn how👇   CENIT - Innovation Unit in Transport at CIMNE, in collaboration with Centre for Liveable Cities in Singapore, has presented a 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Dr. Sergi Sauri, Paco Gasparín Casajust, Dr. Samra Sarwar, Alex Mumbrú Camprubí and Mulia Andreas Pasaribu brought their expertise in sustainable transport to this work.   For decades, planning has prioritised traffic flow for motor vehicles that has constrained options for sustainable transport and reduced city liveability.   📄This publication includes a practical method for identifying and amplifying the 𝗰𝗼-𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 for overall societal well-being and illustrates 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 of how integrated planning improves liveability in Barcelona, London, Vienna, and Singapore.   ✨ 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦   🌫️ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: the transport sector is a major source of emissions, and changing how people move around cities is essential to broader climate goals 🩺 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: with decreased air pollution and safer, active, multimodal transport options ⚖️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆: making transport accessible and affordable for all 🪙 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: connecting people to businesses and strengthening urban economies 🏙️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: aligning transport interventions with wider city objectives   📰Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHD96y6Y #CIMNE #CENIT #Innovation #Sustainability #SustainableMobility #UrbanPlanning #LiveableCities #SmartCities #UrbanMobility

Mobility beneath, life above: The Missing Dimension of Bogotá’s Green Corridor Bogotá’s Corredor Verde confuses urban design with mobility strategy. Global cities solved this decades ago: Madrid buried the M-30, Seoul tunneled traffic under Cheonggyecheon, Boston built the Big Dig. They didn’t erase movement — they reorganized it. Bogotá is trying to green the Séptima on the surface, forcing cars, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians into the same 25-meter corridor. The result isn’t sustainability — it’s friction. Carrera Séptima is not a boulevard; it’s the city’s structural spine and it demands an underground metro. Without it, the corridor will underperform economically and environmentally. True green infrastructure requires spatial layering: mobility beneath, life above. Bogotá must invest once, strategically, to unlock flow, value, and air quality — not keep paying for half-solutions that beautify congestion. It’s time Bogotá plans at the depth it deserves.

🎥 Why Numa? | Featuring Selen İnal, Partner of Numa Ecomuse In a time when sustainable, green cities are no longer optional but essential Selen İnal shares why she chose to collaborate with #NumaProject2025. Tune in to hear her vision. #GreenCities #SustainableFuture #NumaProject #EcoInnovation #UrbanChange #Ecomuse #ClimateAction . EIT Urban Mobility University of West Attica Marmara Belediyeler Birliği Ardem Proje Ar-ge Danışmanlık EcoMuse Selen İnal

🛵🌍 68% of trips in cities in emerging economies rely on informal transportation modes. How can we integrate these informal modes into sustainable urban mobility? On Tuesday (10/28), we’ll continue our fall speaker series on #SustainableTransportation with a talk by Andrea San Gil León (she/her), Executive Director of Global Network for Popular Transportation at the Shared-Use Mobility Center. Andrea will discuss the critical role that informal #transportation modes like minibus taxis, tuk tuks, and bike taxis play in cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. She’ll present recent data showing that these modes contribute up to 40% of transportation emissions in certain cities, and explore opportunities for #decarbonization and reducing global transportation emissions. 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 28 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET 🎟️ Free & open to the public 🔗 Register here: yse.to/hixonoct28 Fundación Centro Para la Sostenibilidad Urbana #Mobility #UrbanSustainability #Sustainability #Yale #YSE

🚍 𝗖ó𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!🌿 With 1.6 million residents, Córdoba’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS Córdoba) sets a clear path toward cleaner, more inclusive, and efficient transport across the metropolitan area. Developed under the #EUROCLIMA programme and implemented by Agence Française de Développement through the MobiliseYourCity Partnership, the plan combines extensive data, advanced modelling, and a strong focus on social inclusion and accessibility. Its vision: ✅ Strengthen public transport and integrate #BRT systems ✅ Improve walking and cycling infrastructure ✅ Cut emissions and car dependence ✅ Make sustainable mobility the new norm by 2030 A powerful example of how cities can turn evidence-based planning into real change. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dumGnxpz #SUMP #MobiliseYourCity, Micaela Favaro Leuci

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 As urban populations continue to grow, cities are rethinking the way people and goods move. The future of transport is no longer just about getting from point A to point B — it’s about creating 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 that improve quality of life while protecting our planet. At Macq, we support cities in this transition with solutions like 𝗔𝗡𝗣𝗥, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. These tools help reduce congestion, lower emissions, improve road safety, and prioritize public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians. Sustainable transport is also about inclusivity — ensuring mobility systems are 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲. By combining 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, we can make our cities greener, healthier, and more livable. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 how Macq is helping shape the future of urban mobility: https://lnkd.in/e4byfkjE #SmartMobility #SustainableTransport #GreenCities #TrafficManagement #UrbanMobility #SmartCities #RoadSafety #MobilitySolutions #ANPR #SpeedSectionControl #RestrictedTrafficZones #Innovation #MobilityForAll

The TEB concept presents an elevated solution to urban transportation. Its modular design allows for increased passenger capacity while traveling above existing traffic. The concept also embraces sustainability through the use of electric power. TEB offers a vision for a more efficient and eco-friendly urban commute. #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #Innovation #ElectricVehicles

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 As cities strive for sustainable transport solutions, cargo bikes are gaining traction. With a projected market growth of 20% annually, they offer an eco-friendly alternative for urban logistics. Recent funding initiatives have bolstered fleet expansions, enabling businesses to reduce carbon footprints while enhancing delivery efficiency. The future of urban mobility is here, and it’s on two wheels. Source: newsly.fr Author: Lior Bazak, Founder and CEO: https://lnkd.in/dAy-JRGM 📖 Visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/d49TyPxi 🔔 Subscribe for updates: https://lnkd.in/dJnx2aDa 🔔 Industry news: https://lnkd.in/gJ7dSvbf #GreenSpeedy #lastMile #urbanMobility #sustainableTransport #rental

Introducing more green space into dense urban areas is a powerful way to create healthier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable cities. But how do you green areas that are grey, full of traffic, short on space – and where change often meets resistance? Our Liveable Cities team is tackling exactly that challenge through GreenDense – an initiative piloting an innovative green infrastructure “mosaic” approach, where Bax supports six cities to: 🌱 Maximise limited space and strengthen green connectivity by integrating multiple small-scale green infrastructures into dense urban environments. From turning a disused industrial road in Brest Métropole into a green corridor for pedestrians and cyclists to planting a tile garden on a residential street in Stad Mechelen. ✅ Develop and implement urban greening solutions in collaboration with local communities that reflect each city’s unique cultural and environmental context. These small but significant interventions also advance broader policy goals – from public health and active mobility to youth engagement. 🤝 Foster transnational collaboration by connecting cities facing similar challenges across Europe with each other and with expert organisations. Last month, this collaboration came to life in Brest, where partners shared experiences, insights and inspiration on what urban greening solutions have so far worked (and haven't!) in their cities. "This initiative is an excellent example of the importance of European collaboration - the greening of small spaces in one city might not change much but put together, across multiple cities, they form a mosaic of green that creates real impact." - Sol Gustafsson Storvik, Innovation Consultant at Bax and GreenDense Project Lead. Interested in learning more about how Bax Innovation is helping cities become healthier, smarter, and more sustainable for all? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dgd47BiR

Green is becoming the new gold for cities...🌆💚 From Paris to Singapore, cities worldwide are racing to go greener, bolder, and more climate-resilient. By 2026, Paris aims to plant 170,000 new trees and cool its streets with “urban forests.” 🌳 Singapore is scaling vertical forests, skyscrapers wrapped in living ecosystems, with a million new trees by 2030. 🌿 In Melbourne, old parking lots are transforming into mini jungles to combat heat and boost urban biodiversity. 🌱 But this isn’t just “environmentalism.” It’s modern urban strategy, improving well-being, real estate value, and everyday livability. Still, progress is uneven. Some cities move at speed, while others stay stuck in endless “pilot project” mode. What makes the difference? How quickly cities turn vision into visible proof. ⚡ The time is now. The green race is on. 🌍💚 Which city do you think is leading, and which one is still at the starting line? 👇 #GreenCities #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #CityDesign #ClimateAction